2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SL08 BGU
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 91,513 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 BGU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2025
- 91,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL08 BGU Mileage History
- 22/02/201125,268 mi
- 29/11/201133,781 mi+8,513 mi
- 27/11/201240,981 mi+7,200 mi
- 28/11/201349,134 mi+8,153 mi
- 31/10/201456,603 mi+7,469 mi
- 14/03/201663,637 mi+7,034 mi
- 02/03/201766,606 mi+2,969 mi
- 13/03/201867,802 mi+1,196 mi
- 19/02/201969,074 mi+1,272 mi
- 02/03/202071,224 mi+2,150 mi
- 31/03/202171,853 mi+629 mi
- 01/04/202171,855 mi+2 mi
- 20/06/202281,040 mi+9,185 mi
- 17/06/202387,192 mi+6,152 mi
- 08/10/202591,491 mi+4,299 mi
- 12/12/202591,497 mi+6 mi
- 14/12/202591,513 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 4,473 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SL08 BGU) between February 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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